Snow Emergency Declared In Hatfield, Lansdale, Montgomery Township

LANSDALE, PA — Hatfield Township, Hatfield Borough, Montgomery Township, and the borough of Lansdale have all declared snow emergencies as the major winter storm lays up to six inches of snow across the region.

Snow was expected to continue at least through the early afternoon Friday, steadily accumulating on an already cold ground. Roadways are impacted, and snow plows have not had time to get to all crucial roads as of early Friday morning.

Snow emergencies help local officials marshal additional resources to help handle the storm and put in place certain rules and restrictions to community safety.

The emergencies in the four local municipalities went in place at midnight and is in effect until further notice.

Here's what the emergency means for local residents:

All cars should be moved off of snow emergency routes before the end of the night. Any cars that are not moved will be ticketed and towed, officials said.

Police are are also warning residents not to reserve parking spaces using chairs, cones, or other items. It is illegal, and officers will cite residents.

It is illegal to deposit snow from sidewalks into the street, officials added.

Residents should check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Temporary shelters are set up around the county for vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness.

If you need emergency shelter, call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1. The county has the following recommendations during a Code Blue:

• Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated
• If you see someone in need of immediate emergency assistance, call or text 9-1-1
• If you or someone you know needs help with temporary shelter from the cold weather or a longer-term housing issue, call Your Way Home at 2-1-1 or text 898-211